Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 11 March 2026Answered: 17 March 2026

Asked by

Alison Bennett

Liberal DemocratMid Sussex

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Sarah Sackman

I am sorry to hear about that case. These sorts of delays mount trauma on trauma for many of those going through sensitive family court proceedings. We have to get this right. Because of the sensitive nature of family proceedings, there has to be judge approval of transcripts, and they have to meet the rigorous requirements of the secure transcription unit. We cannot compromise on accuracy and quality, but we do need to get the delays down.